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UNCOVERED: 3 | History Defined

KOLKATA: The dissatisfaction among the fans was evident even before the match kicked off in Guwahati on Tuesday with placards asking Igor Stimac to leave visible amidst the hundreds that paid tribute to Sunil Chhetri for his milestone 150th game.

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India left reeling by Afghanistan as World Cup hopes begin to fade again

Expanded 2026 World Cup finals have given hope to Igor Stimac’s side but the Lions of Khorasan had other ideas

The Guardian - UK

Lower-ranked Afghanistan shock India in Chhetri's 150th international match

GUWAHATI: Sunil Chhetri did not disappoint in another of his landmark games. However, India were left with one of their most disappointing results on home soil in a 1-2 defeat to Afghanistan in their crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Tuesday.

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India's Loss To Afghanistan Marks Setback In FIFA Qualifiers

India's defeat against Afghanistan in a football match raises questions about team strategy and performance, emphasizing the need for improvement.

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FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Afghanistan shocks India in Sunil Chhetri's 150th international match

India suffers shocking 2-1 defeat to Afghanistan in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers despite Chhetri's milestone goal.

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2026 FIFA World Cup | Afghanistan deals a blow on India’s qualification hopes

India's World Cup qualifier hopes take a hit as Afghanistan defeats them 2-1, leaving India with 4 points.

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India look to overcome scoring woes against Afghanistan as Guwahati gears up for Sunil Chhetri’s 150th game

KOLKATA: “I am honoured and privileged. After this, let’s not make tomorrow (Tuesday) about this, and only about India versus Afghanistan,” skipper Sunil Chhetri said at the beginning of the press conference in Guwahati on Monday.

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup qualifier: IND vs AFG | India eyes goals in Sunil Chhetri's 150th international appearance

Sunil Chhetri's milestone 150th international match crucial for India's World Cup Qualifier hopes against Afghanistan.

The Hindu

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India take on Afghanistan

Sunil Chhetri knows there are more than just three points at stake when India face Afghanistan in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Damac Stadium in Abha on Thursday.

The Times of India

India eye 3 points in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against weakened Afghanistan

Bolstered by the return of Jeakson Singh and Anwar Ali, the Indian football team will renew its quest for a maiden entry into the third round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers when it faces a weakened Afghanistan

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ISL 10 | Hernandez’s strike helps Bengaluru pip Blasters

Bengaluru FC secures a 1-0 victory over Kerala Blasters with a late goal, moving up to sixth in the table.

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We need players with confidence in front of goal: Stimac after India's Asian Cup exit

India's Asian Cup campaign ends goal-less and pointless, highlighting the need for confident goal scorers in the team.

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India vs Uzbekistan live stream: how to watch AFC Asian Cup 2023 match online

Here's how to watch India vs Uzbekistan live streams for free and from anywhere, as the highly-rated White Wolves look to make up for lost time at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Thursday.

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The Guardian - AU

Asian Cup: Australia 2-0 India, Group B – as it happened

Jackson Irvine and the substitute Jordy Bos scored second-half goals as Australia proved too good for a brave but limited India

The Times of India

India start as clear underdogs against formidable Australia in Asian Cup opener

AL RAYYAN (Qatar): Securing a knockout round berth looks difficult but not impossible as the Indian football team takes on title contenders Australia in its opening group match of the AFC Asian Cup on Saturday.

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India start as clear underdogs against formidable Australia in AFC Asian Cup opener

AFC Asian Cup: Securing a knockout round berth looks difficult but not impossible as the Indian football team takes on title contenders Australia in its opening group match of the AFC Asian Cup in Al Rayyan on January 13.

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AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the ‘sleeping giant’ of football, wake up?

As India plays its second consecutive Asian Cup, expectations remain low for the team that hasn’t won major titles.

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Coach Igor Stimac optimistic about Indian football's awakening, cautions against high expectations at Asian Cup

NEW DELHI: Igor Stimac, the outspoken coach of the Indian football team, expressed confidence in the progress of Indian football, stating that it is "definitely out of its slumber." However, he cautioned against setting lofty expectations as India gears up for the Asian Cup in Qatar starting this Friday.

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ISL: Bengaluru FC triumph under new coach Zaragoza, defeat Jamshedpur FC 1-0

NEW DELHI: Bengaluru FC marked a positive start under their new head coach, Gerard Zaragoza, with a 1-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC in an Indian Super League match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

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ISL-10 | Winning start for Bengaluru under coach Zaragoza

Bengaluru FC enjoy new manager bounce with 1-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC.

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We are waiting for stability: Chhetri says with hope ahead of first game under gaffer Zaragoza

”Sunil Chhetri expresses strong desire to bring stability to Bengaluru FC after 3 head coaches in 3 years.

The Times of India

ISL: NEUFC hold Bengaluru at home

KOLKATA: Buoyed by their impressive show against Hyderabad FC just before the international break, Simon Grayson came to Guwahati hoping to turn that draw into a victory this time around. However, what they met with was the resilience of NorthEast United FC under their new coach, Juan Pedro Benali.

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ISL-10 | Bengaluru FC held by NorthEast United

BFC's wait for away win continues as they draw 1-1 with NorthEast United. Chhetri's penalty strike cancelled out by Jovanovic's own goal. BFC 8th on 6 points, NorthEast 6th on 9 points.

The Times of India

We are stronger and more prepared for 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri

NEW DELHI: Talismanic India striker Sunil Chhetri believes his team is "strong" and "more prepared" than previous occasions to make it to the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers as the players have had good game time under their belts this year.

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